PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,068 km
5,013 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
8,068 km
5,013 mi / 4,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT PUZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code PPT PUZ
ICAO Code NTAA MNPC
City Papeete Puerto Cabezas
Country French Polynesia Nicaragua
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Managua
Elevation 5 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 14.050000, -83.390000

Papeete (PPT) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 8,068 kilometers (5,013 miles / 4,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Papeete, it's 20:54 in Puerto Cabezas. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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